Over 100 Vital Things To Do At University To Increase Your Employability
- 1. Study your hardest to get a 2.1
- 2. Visit your careers service at least once
- 3. Join three student societies and be actively involved in one
- 4. Keep your CV up to date every month
- 5. Don't just apply for schemes but also opportunities with SMEs
- 6. Be your course rep for a year
- 7. Be flexible about your career options. Have a contingency plan
- 8. Volunteer for something. Check out VSO
- 9. Ask for tutor for a written reference before you leave
- 10. Make friends - a wide network may result in job offers
- 11. Start a new sport or hobby
- 12. Register with a specialist graduate recruitment agency
- 13. Set yourself regular careers-related objectives (see below)
- 14. By the end of year one have explored potential career opportunities
- 15. By the end of year one have found some relevant work experience in this field
- 16. By the end of year two developed a draft CV and practical interview skills
- 17. By the end of year two undertaken more extensive work experience (building on year one)
- 18. By the end of year two participated in presentations and several key skills courses
- 19. By the end of year three gained at least one job offer in your chosen field
- 20. By the end of year three gained a clearer idea of future career opportunities
- 21. By the end of year three... Please LOGIN / JOIN (FREE) for full story!